Hey Richard, I use the Purolator Pure One oil filter and it has an anti-drainback valve that keeps it filled with oil even when the motor is turned off. That...
Before you get all stiff over oem parts lets remember that I was replaceing oem seals that left fluid on the floor after 11k miles! :0 ... far so when it's...
Hi Michael, I hope my Nighthawk makes it to 100,000 miles but I have no desire to swith to the synthetic oils but the filter you are using sounds interesting...
That behavior is normal because the lifter requires few seconds to fill with oil. Is the long lasting LOUD ticking that is not normal on my opinion....
I recommend the cover made by Travelcade, available through Dennis Kirk and probably other outlets as well. In message #56714 I wrote: "Winter before last I...
I'm confused again... So, I have put everything back together again on the Nighthawk and filled it with fresh gas. The battery is at full charge whenever I...
my '83 650sc does the same thing with the turn signals. the only difference being that the rear light goes out the same way the front does in whatever...
Small addition, before I took the carbs off and cleaned them out and before I redid the brushes on the starter motor, the bike had been running and I had...
john, i will leave the main part of your quandry to other (is it 650?) riders, as my bike only has two cylinders~ however i'm confused by your descriptions~...
What year/model NH is yours,Frank? Michael A. Alvarez 2003 Red NH 750..."My Precious"! 55k Miles and Going Strong ... Everyone is raving about the all-new...
I'm finally starting the sprocket mod on my 03'NH 750 and wanted to know if the countershaft sprocket bolt operates in the conventional mode of righty...
... hmmm, don't know if I wanna join in this Strangelove fest/discussion, but just a note about starter woes: I had the same weak turnover described (on my...
wow, doc, that is a treatise~! i go with your armature idea if john's starter is not functioning properly~ haven't heard back from him yet from all his tests~...
Excellent post doc - the first I've actually put into favorites, hope it stays available for a long time! Question on those tests, can they also be done with...
ok, i admit it's a really bad pun~ looking to buy a chain tool. it's hard to figure out just how "heavy duty" i need to get the job done. i have a DID 530...
The other way to check the state of a batteries charge is to measure the SG with a battery hydrometer in each cell. Each cell should have 4 to 5 balls...
Ive found that one reason a lot of starters get draggy and slow is because the end bushings (both front and rear) get dry and worn, when you have your starter...
Now all this starter talk has got me motivated to take mine off to clean, lube and test. I know it was stressed while the bike had starting problems that went...
Its caused by old fashion friction, not arcing, all "commutators" spark and arc and are built to take it, more likely the previous owner replaced brushes...
Here are a few things I saw in another group and thought some of you might enjoy. Since I have messages turned of, please reply to dave7595@... Dave L....
... Malcolm Will you explain more about dressing the commutator and regreasing the bushings, gears, etc? I have replaced brushes on mine and it worked fine,...
Hey, beautiful bike and daughter. Where do you live? Meeting face to face rather that just on this fantastic site would be fun. I'm in Southern California. A...
Sure Wave, my method for dressing the commutator is chuck the armature up in a drill press ( have also used a hand drill ) by the end shaft on commutator side...
Nah, it's a good pun. I use an RK PFT5060. It was $70 when I bought it. I also use a tool for aligning the rear wheel after the chain is back on (no...
Hi Scott, Welcome to the old farts' club. You can have your full-time summer. I'm looking out on a beautiful white expanse of yards and trees that I wouldn't...
Well I finally did the sprocket mod and am happy with the results so far. I really don't see any difference from a standing start but I do notice a BIG...
Do you think that the age of your bike had something to do with the leaky seals? I kicked myself when the 550 NH came out.If I would have waited one more year...
Hey Michael, Let me know if there is any difference in fuel milage. I would like a little lower rpm at highway speed. I get between 50 and 56 mpg depending on...
Dude, what size sprocket did you go with? And please keep us posted on how it affects your mpg. I'm always looking for 6th gear and I've thought about doing it...
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